Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Kia Sportage | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 283 hp@6350 260 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 121.2 in | -17.7 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 202.5 in | -31.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 76.9 in | -6 in |
Height | 66.7 in | 68.9 in | -2.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1143 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 37.2 in | 3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 63.0 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.6 in | 1.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.2 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 64.7 in | -8.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 0.0 in | 54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -29.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -8.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.6 | 83.0 ft3 | -59.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -74 ft3 |
2006 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
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